Voices and vision: leading change in social services
Voices from the sector. Vision for the future.
Registration is now open for Voices and Vision: leading change in social services, taking place February 11–13, 2026, at the Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria.
This three-day gathering brings together hundreds of leaders, advocates, researchers and front-line workers from across B.C. to share ideas, strengthen connections and lead change in community social services.
This year’s program includes:
Tim Agg — Building Better Boards, pre-conference session
Len Pierre — Decolonizing Leadership: A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach
Paul Taylor, Evenings and Weekends — Leadership and Joy
Incrementalism in Action, panel moderated by Dr. Dustin Louie, UBC
Demystifying AI for the Social Services Sector, with AIQgroup.ca
Local Issues, Collaboration and Advocacy, hosted by The Board Voice Society of BC
And more!
Join us for the Fundraising Dinner and Music Bingo on Thursday, February 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of connection and fun while raising funds for The Federation’s Youth Education Bursary and The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres’ Provincial Indigenous Youth Council.
🎟️ Tickets: $80 for members/affiliates | $100 for non-members
Conference pricing:
💲 Member early-bird rate: $299 (regular $349 after Jan. 12, 2026)
💲 Non-member rate: $449
Hotel discount:
Take advantage of our group rate starting at $172 plus taxes at the Inn at Laurel Point. Book your room by Monday, January 12, 2026, to secure this discounted price.
⚠️ We expect to sell out. Don’t wait to secure your spot!
📍 Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria
📅 Feb. 11–13, 2026
Join us as we come together to learn, collaborate and lead change in social services.
🔗 Learn more and register today
Voices and Vision is a partnership between The Federation of Community Social Services of BC, The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, The BC Association for Child Development and Intervention, and The Board Voice Society of BC.
Please contact the Federation staff team at info@fcssbc.ca if you have any questions.